Robust and simple to manufacture, the American-built 1/4-Ton Truck was perhaps
the most iconic Allied vehicle of WWII. The two wartime manufacturers of the
small utility vehicle, Ford and Willys-Overland, produced a staggering total
of 640,000 vehicles. This figure amounted to nearly 20% of all wheeled military
vehicles built in the USA during the war. They were used in a multitude of functions
by the US military, plus around 30% of all production was allocated to British
and Soviet units via Lend Lease.

Dragon is offering a novel version of this famous 1/4-Ton 4x4 Truck in 1/72
scale. Entitled “1/4-Ton 4x4 Armored Truck”, the plastic kit includes two complete
vehicles that can be assembled to represent vehicles with armored plates added
to the radiator grill and driver’s compartment to give greater protection against
German small arms. These armor shields give the 1/4-Ton Truck a completely new
appearance, with this vehicle type being commonly employed in the reconnaissance
role. Despite being small in 1/72 scale, the models are highly detailed and
Dragon’s well-known engineering excellence guarantees a satisfying build. Furthermore,
the vehicles can be fitted with different weapons. Multiple armaments such as
twin-mounted bazookas, a .50-cal machine gun or a .30-cal machine gun are available,
and they can be mounted at the modeler’s discretion. Two identical bazooka-armed
vehicles, or one bazooka and one MG truck, can be built straight from the box.
This 1+1 combination kit indeed packs a big punch!